Leakes - who is currently starring in NBC sitcom The New Normal - later told a fan: "I was the first 1 offered a spin off but I chose 2 wait."

However, Zolciak hit back at the claims that she had been fired on her own Twitter page, writing: "I definitely was NOT fired from RHOA I can guarantee u that!!! My spinoff last year was a 1 time thing so this spinoff is brand new! Bye hater!!!!"

She added: "You are so mad u cant stand it & hold your anger in, u are suppose to have all this stuff going on but ur staying tuned into me #iloveit... Makes no sense to get fired and get a promotion! #staytunedhater"